Matt Barkley would have been the third quarterback taken in the 2012 Draft had he come out as a junior.The Southern Cal passer took a step back from his season last year and now has teams scratching their heads whether he is the next great player to come out of California or will he become another Tim Couch.Barkley has a place in the NFL based on his football acumen and his maturity.But there are intangibles that make him a risk. Remember the names Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Mark Sanchez. Need I say more?I believe in the next 19 days, Barkley may become the hottest name on draft boards and sports social media sites.Time will tell if he does hear his name called in the first round of the Draft, or will he slide to the second round where a team may get a steal?As CBSsportsline.com said in its assessment of Barkley, “Some will knock his size, average arm strength or the fact that he has never faced SEC competition. While Barkley is a touch shorter than scouts would prefer, I've ha...

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